In the heart of Vega, Texas, the Milburn-Price Culture Museum has added another charming reason to stop by, a Little Free Library! This small library, nestled right outside the museum, is open to everyone and runs on a simple but powerful idea: Take a book, share a book.
This wonderful addition to our community was a community effort. Greg Conn and his grandchildren along with Keith Smith did the groundwork and installed the granite slab for the old postal box found by Jalie Crawford, Mitch Reeve placed a window to keep the books safe from our wild Texas weather and Sawyer Naugle was the first donor of children’s books. Alfonso Garcia, who is known for his outstanding artistic abilities as the artist behind the murals of Vega, showcased his talent once more with the little free library artwork.
Visitors, locals, and travelers passing through on Route 66 can now pause to swap stories in more ways than one. Whether you’re looking for a travel read, a children’s book to share, or a bit of local history, you’re bound to find a treasure inside.
So next time you’re visiting the museum or just cruising through Oldham County, stop by the Little Free Library, borrow a book, and maybe leave one behind. It’s a small shelf with a big purpose: keeping the love of stories alive in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. The little library can be found on www.littlefreelibrary.org.
📍 Location: Milburn-Price Culture Museum, 1005 Coke St., Vega, Texas
📖 How it works: Take a book. Share a book. Share the love of reading!